The general manager of a popular Freret Street hot dog eatery was shot during an attempted armed robbery Monday morning, according to New Orleans police, and a message issued by the business. The 36-year-old employee of Dat Dog was listed in stable condition after the incident, according to officer Frank Robertson III.

The masked gunman walked into the business, at 5030 Freret St., shortly after 10 a.m., and demanded money, according to police. The employee refused to hand over money. The man shot the employee, hitting him once in the left shoulder.

The shooter then fled the restaurant on foot. The employee was transported to a local hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, Robertson said.

According to the store's listed hours, Dat Dog does not open until 11 a.m. on Mondays. The gourmet hot dog restaurant opened in 2011 amid a cluster of popular restaurants in the area of Freret Street between Napoleon and Jefferson avenues.

The following message was posted from the restaurant on its Facebook page: "Thank you all so much for your support in this difficult time. Our general manager is going to be OK and will return to work later in the week. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers."